Cessna  Citation II 
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Cessna  Citation II   - REFERENCE INFORMATION
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SPECIFICATIONS

Cockpit Crew.............................. 2 
Seating Capacity......................... 8 passengers
Length....................................... 47 ft 2½ in (14.39 m)
Wingspan................................... 52 ft 2½ in (15.90 m)
Height........................................ 15 ft 0 in (4.57 m)
Typical Empty Weight.................. 8,059 lb (4.02 tons)
MTOW (Max Take-off Weight)...... 15,100 lb (7.55 tons)
Cruising Speed............................ 403 knots, 464 mph
Service Ceiling............................ 43,000 ft
Range........................................ 1,998 nm, 2,300 mi

       
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ROLE

The Cessna Citation II was the first of the Model 550 series of
Citation jets, which are light corporate jet built by Cessna. A direct
development of the Citation I, the Citation II led to the later
development of the Citation II/SP, the S550 Citation S/II, and
the Citation Bravo. The Citation II was also used by the
United States Navy under the designation T-47A for radar system
training, while the OT-47B was procured by the United States
Department of Defense for drug interdiction reconnaissance.

The Citation II, Model 550, was a direct development from the
Citation I. The earlier aircraft's success in the market led Cessna to
believe there was demand for a larger aircraft that utilized the same
design philosophy. The result was the Citation II, which had a
maximum seating capacity of 10. In addition to more seats, the plane
had more powerful JT15D4 engines, faster speeds and longer range.
First flight was on January 31, 1977, and the aircraft was certified for
two-pilot operation in March, 1978.A total of 603 aircraft were built
before the Citation II was replaced by the Bravo in the production line.

First Flight............................... 31 January 1977
Number Produced.................... 603


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Additional Information

Weights

Maximum Takeoff Weight...................................15,900 lb
Maximum Landing Weight...................................15,200 lb
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (Standard)................11,200 lb
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (Optional).................12,200 lb

Airspeed

V_MO - Maximum Operating Speed Below FL 140        262 KIAS

V_MO - Maximum Operating Speed Between FL            277 KIAS
          140 and FL 280 (9.500 Lbs ZFW) 

V_MO - V_MO - Maximum Operating Speed                        262 KIAS
          Between FL 140 and FL 305
          (9.500 Lbs ZFW)

M_MO - Maximum Operating Speed Mach                    .755m
V_LO - Maximum Gear Operating Speed                      200 KIAS
V_LE - Maximum Landing Gear Extension Speed       292 KIAS
V_MC - Maximum Control Speed (Airborne)                   85 KIAS
V_MCo - Maximum Control Speed (Ground)                  86 KIAS
Turbulent Air Penetration                                               180 KIAS
Maximum Tire Ground Speed                                        165 KTS
Autopilot Operation                                                          .755 mach

Take off & Landing:

Maximum Takeoff Altitude                                               14,000'
Maximum Tailwind Component                                      10 KTS
Maximum Runway Water/Slush Accumulation           0.5"
Maximum Ambient Temperature                                   ISA + 39 Deg. C
V_MC - Maximum Control Speed (Airborne)                    85 KTS
V_MCo - Maximum Control Speed (Ground)                   86 KTS
Maximum Tire Ground Speed                                        165 KTS